Political Philosophy: The Search for Humanity and Order - Softcover

Hallowell, John H.; Porter, Jene M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130639915 ISBN 13: 9780130639912

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 1997

Synopsis

This book is designed as an introduction to the major thinkers in political philosophy. This is a representation of a wide range of philosophers from Plato to Nietzsche. Although it acquaints the reader with some of the key controversies in interpreting each thinker and the socio-cultural context in which they wrote, this book focuses on the arguments developed in each of their key works. Discussing the intellectual, cultural, and social context for each philosopher, this book is a collection of works which comprise the foundation of modern political philosophy.

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From the Publisher:

This book is designed to introduce students to the major thinkers in political philosophy by explicating their original writings. Although it acquaints the reader with some of the key controversies in interpreting each thinker and the socio-cultural context in which they wrote, this text's focuses on the arguments developed in each of their key works. This text can be used by itself, or with Porter's Classics in Political Philosophy, which is a collection of works which comprise the foundation of modern political philosophy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0130639915
• ISBN 13: 9780130639912
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 656